CVE-2024-2397

infinite loop in the PPP printer of tcpdump

Published Apr 12, 2024 CVSS 3.1 · 6.2 Medium EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
Due to a bug in packet data buffers management, the PPP printer in tcpdump can enter an infinite loop when reading a crafted DLT_PPP_SERIAL .pcap savefile. This problem does not affect any tcpdump release, but it affected the git master branch from 2023-06-05 to 2024-03-21.

Remediation

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2024-27349 Due to a bug in packet data buffers management, the PPP printer in tcpdump can enter an infinite loop when reading a crafted DLT_PPP_SERIAL .pcap savefile. This problem does not affect any tcpdump release, but it affected the git master branch from 2023-06-05 to 2024-03-21.
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{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
Tcpdump
Published
Updated
Feb 13, 2025, 5:40 PM
Reserved
Mar 12, 2024, 10:29 AM
Status
Deferred
Published
Apr 12, 2024, 2:15 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 7:24 AM
Severity
Low
Public date
Apr 12, 2024, 12:00 AM